Indian Children

ICWA

Mrs. MorrisMarch 8, 2022
943

The Indian Child Welfare Act: An Unconstitutional Attack on Freedom

Adapted from the thesis ‘Philosophical Underpinnings and Negative Consequences of the Indian Child Welfare Act,’ by Elizabeth Morris* PDF: The Indian…
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Child Abuse

Mrs. MorrisFebruary 24, 2022
612

Child Abuse and Death within Indian Country

By Elizabeth Morris, Winter 2016 “…there is no resource that is more vital to the continued existence and integrity of…
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education

Mrs. MorrisFebruary 23, 2022
516

Early Childhood and Toxic Stress

By Tania Blackburn, February 21 2022 With a very young mean population age and the lowest marriage rates in the…
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constitutional rights

Mrs. MorrisOctober 21, 2019
441

The Philosophical Underpinnings and Negative Consequences of the Indian Child Welfare Act

Roland J. Morris Sr., a member of the Leech Lake tribe and a co-founder of the Christian Alliance for Indian…
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Advocacy

Mrs. MorrisJune 20, 2018
202

Appointed to Congressional Commission on Native Children

Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children On Monday, May 21, 2018, Elizabeth Morris, Chairwoman of the…
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Advocacy

Mrs. MorrisMay 11, 2015
1 155

OUR COMMENTS Concerning ICWA Rules Proposed by the BIA –

Ms. Rodina Cave and Ms. Elizabeth Appel Office of Regulatory Affairs & Collaborative Action Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the…
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Advocacy

Mrs. MorrisDecember 5, 2014
5 275

Letter to Eric Holder, re: His ICWA Statement at WH Tribal Nations Conference, Dec 3, 2014

U.S Attorney General Eric Holder Vowed to give Permanent Jurisdiction of Multi-racial Children Across the Nation to Tribal Governments on…
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Advocacy

September 9, 2013
3 156

Open Letter to ICWA Supporters:

We are told time and again that the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) isn’t about race or percentages, but about…
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caicw.org

September 8, 2013
1 112

This Child Is Hurt by ICWA ~

In response to Lisa’s Open Letter by Anonymous – received Sat 9/7/2013 10:44 PM Jeremiah 1 New International Version (NIV)…
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adoption

September 7, 2013
4 134

Open Letter to Julie Who has been Emailing Mean Things to Other People – and To Mean Tweeters As Well.

Julie – my husband was a man of 100% Minnesota Chippewa heritage. He grew up on the Leech Lake Reservation…
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September 4, 2013
9 129

Why Are Some Not Supporting this Father’s Purported Rights?

Some wonder why Capobianco supporters don’t side with a father whose child is being taken from him. Some have even…
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July 18, 2013
86

Court Rules in Adoptive Couple vs. Baby Girl; Clears Way to Finalize Adoption

By Elizabeth Sharon Morris On June 17, 2013, the South Carolina Supreme Court gave Matt & Melanie Capobianco a victory…
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June 25, 2013
83

CAICW issues statement on U.S. Supreme Court decision

The Christian Alliance for Indian Child Welfare (CAICW) issued the following statement today in response to the United States Supreme…
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June 21, 2013
1 222

A Child Dies and Dozens More Remain in Abusive Homes, Ignored by the BIA

Honorable Senator Hoeven, A charge has been made in the death of a 3-year-old girl named “Lauryn’ who died last…
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Advocacy

June 19, 2013
1 178

3 Year Old Murdered at Spirit Lake –

The below was written by “Cat” – also known as “Restless Spirit. I will be taking the text of her…
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June 10, 2013
117

Existing Indian Family Doctrine

This Page is going to be under construction for quite awhile. Please be patient as we allow it to remain…
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Advocacy

April 14, 2013
1 291

Baby Veronica’s rights, Women’s rights, and States Rights…vs Tribal Gov’t Tyranny

...Baby Veronica’s rights, Women’s rights, and States Rights…vs Tribal Gov’t Tyranny - What the Cherokee Nation is pushing for and…
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Advocacy

April 5, 2013
1 175

13th Mandated Report re: Spirit Lake Child Abuse

Children continue to be abused while perpetrators go free. Further, he reports that we were lied to by the U.S.…
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Advocacy

February 28, 2013
89

Wake Up & Read It! VAWA Protects Tribal Government rights, NOT women!

How many women will simply suffer in silence rather than attempt to be heard in tribal court? How do laws…
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child custody

December 31, 2012
104

Dr. Phil Show Spurs Controversy–Sheds Light on the Negative Effects of ICWA

by Elizabeth Sharon Morris “They just took my baby after 3 years…her sobbing is forever etched in my soul. She…
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adoption

July 26, 2012
95

So. Carolina High Court Rules in favor of Cherokee Nation in Baby Veronica Case

The adoption case caught national attention on New Year’s Eve when the Capobiancos were forced to hand over the toddler…
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adoption

July 26, 2012
199

Washington DC, July 11, 2012 – BEST ICWA MEETINGS EVER!

The meeting room was standing room only! Not only did several legislative staffers from key offices show up, but so…
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25 USC Chapter 21

September 29, 2011
87

Indian Children: Citizens, not Cultural Artifacts

Come hear real stories of children whose lives have been impacted by the Indian Child Welfare Act. Listen to legal…
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adoption

August 22, 2011
100

Learn More about How ICWA is Hurting Children!

“We need help! This child will be dead in this woman's hands...April 7, 2011— “I have no were else to…
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June 7, 2011
89

WE NEED HELP!

We could really use your help – prayer wise as well as hands on. I am the administrator of CAICW…
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